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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1949
Page
5
Bill Shannon writes from Monterrey Mexico on February 17 1949 about a group profiting from currency exchange. He notes the favorable rate of 6.80 pesos per dollar and cheaper prices than the United States including a Mexican orange juice price of about one dollar. He describes a large wallet and a first Mexican luncheon with a modest bill.
A travel journal describes lush gardenias sold daily for low cost and crowded streets with shoeshine boys and floral vendors. Musicians play in central park for a peso each, while a tourist shares handy Spanish phrases to navigate locally.
Mr and Mrs Lee Norris hosted a supper club gathering in Ainsworth on a Saturday evening at 4 o clock. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Lambert of Winfield and Mr and Mrs Clifford Thompson. Bridge was played at three tables with awards for high and low scores and travel prize to Mrs Blankenhorn.
The Sewing club met at Mrs. Larry Trotter's home in Ainsworth on February 22. Ten members attended to mend and embroider, ending with cake and coffee.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Ainsworth Methodist Church will hold its monthly meeting February 24 at 1:30 PM in the social hall. The day’s theme is Paradise of the Pacific with Mrs. Blaine Hawkins as worship leader and Mrs. Glen B. Miller in charge of the program.
Dr Mildred Doster of the Washington county public health department will hold a baby clinic for the Ainsworth community on Wednesday February 28 at 1 30 PM in the Ainsworth Methodist Church. No charge for physical exams. Parents of preschool children urged to attend. mothers seeking details may phone Mrs Albert Jeffrey, sponsor.
Kalona Rebekah lodge met at IOOF Hall with Vera Strickler presiding. Delegates were chosen for the Washington county convention and the Iowa City district meeting. A cooperative family dinner was scheduled for March 17 and social hour followed with refreshments provided by local members.
The Summervilles Mr and Mrs John Summer ville will observe their 66th wedding anniversary Feb 92 at their Third street home. Also notes: Mr and Mrs Sam Patrick moved to a farm near Washington. Mr and Mrs Robert Clark welcomed a son born Monday at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Social Circle met Feb 17 in Mrs Marie Smiths home. Mrs Walter Marsden hosted the Shellbark club Feb 17. Young people of the Cotter and...
Mr and Mrs Orrie O Connor entertained members of the Military Road club at a pot luck supper and pinochle party Thursday. Richard Knupp led the business meeting electing Mrs Ruth Miller as secretary replacing Sam Canott who is leaving. Families Delbert Lewis and Callopy moving away. Invitations to new families were discussed. Pinochle at five tables and royal rummy in another group. Next meeting will be at Grace and Victor Stones house.
Surprise parties for M Yoder in Kalona featured cooperative turkey dinner and prize awards to Mrs Gates Harold Peterseim Mrs Trusler Edwin Morgan and others. Salem Presbyterian and Fredonia Methodist groups hosted events February 16 and the Indian Creek Community Club said farewell to families moving away. Reverend Ward dies prompting condolences from the community.
W. W. K. Ciab hosted a Crawfordsville gathering on February 14 with pinochle, high score won by Mrs. Charles Wells and low by Mrs. Allen Conrad. Refreshments followed. Crawfordsville Legion Auxiliary held an all day February 16 sewing carpet rags at the legion hall with a noon potluck and a blue book quiz in the afternoon.
Mr and Mrs William Wulf entertained members of the Merry Harold H Ward a former Columbus City Methodist pastor at Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago on December 31 the gathering noted in local society news
Ten club players met Friday evening with Pinochle at three tables. Irwin Wulf and Mrs. Charles Swift posted high scores while Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hammen held the low totals. Seasonable refreshments were served at the close.
Mr and Mrs George Dickinson and Mrs Carrie Davis were dinner guests this noon of Mr and Mrs.
On the occasion of Ed Davis’s 73rd birthday, family members joined in a quiet celebration at his home. Neighbors note his long service to the community and his lasting friendship with friends and relatives.
A tarantula known as the wolf spider hunts its prey by chasing them rather than trapping them in a web. This active hunting strategy highlights its different design and survival approach in the arachnid world.
The bag should be brushed inside and out but never laundered Wash ing may remove the finish that makes the bag dust proof.
A simple waffle meal invites trying the last waffle as dessert with honey and crushed nuts for added crunch and flavor. The suggestion encourages a lightweight dessert upgrade to finish the meal.
A tip advises dissolving liquid soap in boiling water before adding to the washing machine. This helps the soap mix evenly and may improve cleaning performance.
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